Artist Quote by Marina Abramovic
“When I did "Seven Easy Pieces," I actually re-performed the performances of other artists. It was such difficult work because I had to really go through the documentation, look through the sources, to ask the witnesses who saw it.”
About This Quote
Source Performance Art: Seven Easy Pieces, 2005
Re‑creating others’ work demands deep research and empathy, turning documentation into lived experience.
In simple terms: Re‑creating art requires intense study and feeling.
Key Takeaway
Dive deeply into source material.
Themes
artistic fidelity
research
empathy
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- theatrical rehearsals
- academic study
- archival projects
Key Concepts
performance theory
historical reconstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the original creator?
- What ethical lines exist in re‑performance?
A Different Perspective
Original creators may feel misrepresented.
